Van Bommel to coach Belgium’s national team after World Cup quarterfinals exit

AP: Former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium’s national team following their run to the World Cup quarterfinals. Van Bommel replaces Rudi Garcia, who it was confirmed this week would leave at the end of his contract on July 31. “Belgium have outstanding players and enormous potential,” Van Bommel said. “Together with my coaching staff, we want to build a team that is disciplined, ambitious and brave enough to compete with the very best.”